Living on free food ticketsWater in the milk from the hole in the roof
Where the rain came through
What can we do

Tears from your little sister
Crying 'cause she doesn't have a dress without a patch for the party to go
Oh but you know she'll get by

'Cause she's living in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to
Momma's gonna love her just as much as she can
And she can

It's a good thing you don't have busfare
It would fall through the hole in your pocket
And you'd lose it in the snow on the ground
You gotta walk into town to find a job

Trying to keep your hands warm
But the hole in your shoe lets the snow come through
And it chills you to the bone
Somehow you'd better go home where it's warm

You can live in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to
Momma's gonna love her just as much as she can
And she can

Living on dreams ain't easy
But the closer the knit the tighter the fit
And the chills stay away
Just to take 'em in  stride, for family pride

You know that faith is your foundation
And with a whole lotta love and a warm conversation
But don't forget to pray (forget to pray)
Just making it strong where you belong

Where you can live in the love of the common people
Smiles from the heart of the family man
Daddy's gonna buy her a dream to cling to
Momma's gonna love her just as much as she can
And she can

Yes, we're living in the love of the common people
Smile's from the heart of a family man (ah ah ya)
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to
Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can (you're so cold)
Living in the love of the common people

Smile's from the heart of a family man (what's it now)
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to
Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can (you're so cold)
Living in the love of the common people
Smile's really hard on a family man (ah ah ya)
Daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to
Mama's gonna love you just as much as she can
And she can